Castellón vs Sabadell preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Nou Estadi Castalia
La Liga 2
CastellónCAS
0 – 0
SabadellSAB
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Castellón hosted Sabadell in a match that concluded with a 0-0 draw. The home team controlled the majority of the ball with 70 percent possession compared to the visitors 30 percent. Despite this advantage, neither side managed to find the net. The first half ended even at 0-0, setting the tone for a cautious second period. Castellón as the stronger team was expected to push forward but encountered a well-organized defense. No red cards were shown to players from either side, allowing both teams to maintain their full complements on the field. The significant deviation associated with Castellón did not translate into a victory on this occasion. Overall the game remained competitive yet low on scoring opportunities.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Castellón exhibited a significant structural deviation of 100 percent in the match.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be determined due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome was aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals data was not provided for either team.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the course of the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion from dismissals occurred.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Huerta de Aza
M. Huerta de Aza
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
?. Carreño Cabrera
?. Carreño Cabrera
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. García Urbaneja
J. García Urbaneja
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Castell Orozco
C. Castell Orozco
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Castellón P. Hernández Domínguez
P. Hernández Domínguez
VS
Sabadell F. Costa Pinazo
F. Costa Pinazo
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Sociedad II Rank: 64 W
Almería Rank: 72 L
Almería Rank: 72 D
SD Eibar Rank: 70 W
Huesca Rank: 60 W
Cádiz Rank: 60 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Gijón Rank: 68 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.2
43.74
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Castellón
Sabadell
Power Score
70.2
43.74
League Position
4
14
Global Rank
239
477

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Castellón — Opponent-weighted form score
Sabadell — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Castellón Sabadell

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Castellón

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sabadell

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Castellón ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sabadell
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
15.64
42.17
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
42.17
15.64
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Castellón -2.82 Efficiency Index
vs
Sabadell +2.82 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Castellón
Sabadell
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Castellón ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sabadell
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Castellón Sabadell
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Castellón Sabadell
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Castellón
Sabadell
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Castellón
vs
Sabadell
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Castellón Sabadell
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Castellón 0.14
Sabadell 0.33
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Castellón Sabadell
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Castellón 0.00
Sabadell 0.00
Castellón
Sabadell
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CAS had peak pressure around 48'.
  • SAB started the game with stronger pressure.
CAS Pressure SAB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CAS reached the top pressure at 48' (77.10).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nou Estadi Castalia
Capacity
15500
Attendance
13039
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marta Huerta de Aza
Álvaro Yeray Carreño Cabrera
José Unai García Urbaneja
Carlos Castell Orozco

Statistics

Possession
CAS
65%
SAB
35%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 5
59 Dangerous attacks 33
70 Possession 30
5 Corners 3
13 Free kicks 9
2 Yellow Cards 5

Match Overview

3 Goal Kicks 7
6 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 20
13 Dribble Attempts 10
6 Successful Dribbles 5
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

143 Attacks 84
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

68 Long Passes 65
604 Passes 260
500 Successful Passes 157
83 Successful Passes Percentage 60
7 Key Passes 8
30 Successful Long Passes 20
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

0 Saves 1
17 Tackles 18
8 Interceptions 15
46 Duels Won 53

Build-up

23 Total Crosses 10
5 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Marta Huerta de Aza

Starting XI ▼

13
Romain Matthys
Romain Matthys Goalkeeper
6.67
2
Juanjo Nieto
Juanjo Nieto Defender
7.11
26
Rodrigo Rêgo
Rodrigo Rêgo
Attacker68'
6.52
5
Alberto Jiménez
Alberto Jiménez (C) Defender
8.42
12
Lucas Alcázar
Lucas Alcázar Defender
7.09
22
Jérémy Mellot
Jérémy Mellot Defender
6.95
7
Raúl Sánchez
Raúl Sánchez Midfielder
6.47
8
Diego Barri
Diego Barri Midfielder
7.13
23
Álvaro García
Álvaro García
Attacker87'
18
Pablo Santiago
Pablo Santiago Midfielder
6.75
10
Israel Suero
Israel Suero
Midfielder68'
6.55
21
Álvaro Martín
Álvaro Martín Midfielder
6.83
17
Fran Castillo
Fran Castillo
Midfielder54'
6.77
9
Ousmane Camara
Ousmane Camara Attacker
6.64
27
Antonio Gala
Antonio Gala Attacker
6.65
6
Marc-Olivier Doué
Marc-Olivier Doué
Midfielder54'
6.65
Referee : Marta Huerta de Aza

Starting XI ▼

1
Diego Fuoli
Diego Fuoli Goalkeeper
6.71
4
Miki Codina
Miki Codina Defender
6.5
24
Eneko Aguilar
Eneko Aguilar
Midfielder68'
6.67
5
Arthur Bonaldo
Arthur Bonaldo Defender
6.82
27
José Luis Català
José Luis Català
Defender68'
6.71
6
Edgar González
Edgar González Defender
6.96
14
Oscar Sanz Naval Defender
7
Ton Ripoll
Ton Ripoll Midfielder
7
19
Yanis Rahmani Cordeiro
Yanis Rahmani Cordeiro
Attacker81'
6.51
8
Pere Pons
Pere Pons Midfielder
6.43
30
Xavi Moreno
Xavi Moreno
Midfielder68'
6.27
20
Albert Orriols
Albert Orriols (C) Midfielder
7.25
22
Quadri Liameed
Quadri Liameed Midfielder
6.5
16
Nicholas Gioacchini
Nicholas Gioacchini Attacker
6.58
12
Gastón Valles
Gastón Valles
Attacker58'
6.29
23
Joel Priego
Joel Priego Attacker
6.99

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Óscar Sanz
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
Event
Raúl Sánchez
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
88'
Event
Álvaro García → Diego Barri
10th Substitution
87'
81'
Event
Yanis Rahmani Cordeiro → Ton Ripoll
9th Substitution
74'
Event
Gastón Valles
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Rodrigo Rêgo → Juanjo Nieto
7th Substitution
68'
Event
Israel Suero → Pablo Santiago
8th Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Eneko Aguilar → Miki Codina
4th Substitution
68'
Event
José Luis Català → Arthur Bonaldo
5th Substitution
68'
Event
Xavi Moreno → Pere Pons
6th Substitution
Event
Juanjo Nieto
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
62'
58'
Event
Gastón Valles → Nicholas Gioacchini
3rd Substitution
Event
Fran Castillo → Álvaro Martín
1st Substitution
54'
Event
Marc-Olivier Doué → Antonio Gala
2nd Substitution
54'
50'
Event
Nicholas Gioacchini
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
24'
Event
Edgar González
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
3'
Event
Joel Priego
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Rego takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-0.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Raul Sanchez receives a yellow card.
87
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-0.
83
Update Update
Alvaro Garcia comes on for Barri.
81
Update Update
Yanis Rahmani is on, and Ton Ripoll is off.
80
Update Update
Offside.
78
Update Update
Alvaro Garcia comes on for Barri.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gaston Valles receives a yellow card.
68
Update Update
On comes Israel Suero Fernández, off goes Pablo Santiago.
68
Update Update
Rodrigo Rego comes on for Juan Jose Nieto.
68
Update Update
Xavier Moreno comes on for Pere Pons Riera.
68
Update Update
Eneko Aguilar Elizalde comes on for Miquel Codina.
68
Update Update
Eneko Aguilar Elizalde is on, and Miquel Codina is off.
67
Update Update
On comes Catala, off goes Arthur Bonaldo.
64
Update Update
Offside.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Juan Jose Nieto.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Update Update
Gaston Valles comes on for Nicholas Gioacchini.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Update Update
Gaston Valles comes on for Nicholas Gioacchini.
54
Update Update
Gaston Valles comes on for Nicholas Gioacchini.
51
Attempt Attempt
Nicholas Gioacchini takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicholas Gioacchini receives a yellow card.
50
Attempt Attempt
Nicholas Gioacchini takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicholas Gioacchini receives a yellow card.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicholas Gioacchini receives a yellow card.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Jimenez Benitez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Barri Head Shot Missed
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Jimenez Benitez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
40
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Barri Head Shot Missed
33
Attempt Attempt
Nicholas Gioacchini attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Edgar Gonzalez Estrada.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Edgar Gonzalez Estrada.
16
Attempt Attempt
Edgar Gonzalez Estrada takes a left-footed shot but misses.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Ton Ripoll takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
15
Attempt Attempt
Joel Priego's left-footed shot is blocked.
15
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Alcazar Moreno takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Joel Priego.
3
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Joel Priego receives a yellow card.
2
Attempt Attempt
Nicholas Gioacchini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
2
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Sanz takes a shot, but it's blocked.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 result between Castellón and Sabadell reflected a match where possession dominance failed to produce goals. Castellón held 70 percent of the ball yet could not break down a compact Sabadell defense that limited clear chances throughout both halves. The even halftime score of 0-0 carried into the second period without significant changes in momentum. Absence of red cards preserved full squads and contributed to a controlled contest. While Castellón entered as the stronger side the outcome stayed level. Defensive organization proved decisive in preventing breakthroughs and the draw highlighted the challenges of converting territorial control into points on the board.